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Brazil nut vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brazil nut and Pigeon pea raw different?

  • Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Pigeon pea raw is richer in Folate, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3471% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 49 times more Saturated Fat than Pigeon pea raw. While Brazil nut contains 16.134g of Saturated Fat, Pigeon pea raw contains only 0.33g.

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
7
:
3
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Magnesium +105.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.5%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Copper +64.9%
Contains more Selenium +23278%
Contains more Iron +115.2%
Contains more Potassium +111.2%
Contains more Manganese +46.4%
Brazil nut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Pigeon pea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Magnesium +105.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.5%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Copper +64.9%
Contains more Selenium +23278%
Contains more Iron +115.2%
Contains more Potassium +111.2%
Contains more Manganese +46.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
3
:
7
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +434.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +905.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +588%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.2%
Contains more Folate +1972.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.643
Brazil nut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 161% 44% 56% 76% 66% 342% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +434.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +905.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +588%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.2%
Contains more Folate +1972.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.643

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
1
:
4
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Fats +4403.4%
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Carbs +434.8%
Contains more Water +209.6%
Equal in Other - 3.44
Brazil nut
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Pigeon pea raw
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more Fats +4403.4%
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Carbs +434.8%
Contains more Water +209.6%
Equal in Other - 3.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
2
:
1
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +198891.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2897.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Brazil nut
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Pigeon pea raw
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +198891.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2897.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brazil nut Pigeon pea raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 14.32g 21.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 67.1g 1.49g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 659kcal 343kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 7.5g 15g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 160mg 130mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 5.23mg Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 376mg 183mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 367mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 1392mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 3mg 17mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 2.76mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 1.057mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 1.791mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 1917µg 8.2µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 28IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.187mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 2.965mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.283mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 22µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.212mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.365mg 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.785mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.19mg 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 0.49mg 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 1.124mg 0.243mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.76mg 0.937mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.409mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.33g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.012g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.814g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Pigeon pea raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Brazil nut
62%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.804g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.